Carer’s Allowance
Carer’s Allowance is a benefit for people who are giving regular and substantial care to disabled people. Carer’s Allowance is a taxable benefit and forms part of your taxable income. The Citizen’s Advice website has lots of information regarding the Carer’s Allowance including who qualifies and how to apply.
The Young Carer Grant
The Young Carer Grant is a payment from Social Security Scotland. It’s paid once a year to carers aged 16-18 years, who do at least 16 hours of caring a week on average, but don’t receive Carer’s Allowance. The Citizen’s Advice website has lots of information regarding the Young Carer Grant including who qualifies and […]
Young Carers Help & Advice
CarersUK is a charity which supports carers of all ages. This can be from practical support to help understanding which benefits you are entitled to. Their website has lots of great resources to support you or anyone you know who is a carer.
The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC)
The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC) is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children and young people. Their vision is for Scotland to be the best place in the world for them to grow up in.
UCAS Support for Applicants Who Are Care Experienced
If you’re a care leaver or looked after child applying to higher education, there’s support available to help you with finance, settling in, and accommodation. The UCAS website has tips for making the application process easier, as well as links to other organisations like ‘Who Cares?’ who can offer extra help.
Council Tax Exemption: West Dunbartonshire
Council Tax Reduction is available to both homeowners and tenants in all Council Tax bands. The amount of Council Tax Reduction you will get depends on the amount of Council Tax you have to pay, the amount of money you have coming in and the number of people in your household. Council Tax Reduction can […]
Council Tax Exemption: Aberdeen
Council Tax Reduction is available to both homeowners and tenants in all Council Tax bands. The amount of Council Tax Reduction you will get depends on the amount of Council Tax you have to pay, the amount of money you have coming in and the number of people in your household. Council Tax Reduction can […]
Council Tax Exemption: North Ayrshire
Council Tax Reduction is available to both homeowners and tenants in all Council Tax bands. The amount of Council Tax Reduction you will get depends on the amount of Council Tax you have to pay, the amount of money you have coming in and the number of people in your household. Council Tax Reduction can […]
Council Tax Exemption: Clackmannanshire
Council Tax Reduction is available to both homeowners and tenants in all Council Tax bands. The amount of Council Tax Reduction you will get depends on the amount of Council Tax you have to pay, the amount of money you have coming in and the number of people in your household. Council Tax Reduction can […]
Council Tax Exemption: Aberdeenshire
Council Tax Reduction is available to both homeowners and tenants in all Council Tax bands. The amount of Council Tax Reduction you will get depends on the amount of Council Tax you have to pay, the amount of money you have coming in and the number of people in your household. Council Tax Reduction can […]